{"id":17187,"date":"2019-01-10T12:30:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T17:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/?p=17187"},"modified":"2019-01-10T12:31:12","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T17:31:12","slug":"mortgages-to-invest-in-your-mexico-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/mortgages-to-invest-in-your-mexico-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortgages to Invest in your Mexico Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">People <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/we-moved-to-the-riviera-maya-and-love-it\/?art=blmovedtorm_100119&amp;web=blog\">purchase real estate in Mexico<\/a> all the time and for many reasons. These include great weather, fabulous beaches, and the lower cost of living. They could be looking to buy a second, vacation, retirement or investment home &#8211; or a combination of any of these. At one time, there were several ways to fund or finance your dream of owning a foreign property. You could solicit several U.S. financial institutions that, up to a few years ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/shopping-mortgage-real-estate\/?art=blmortgage_100119&amp;web=blog\">offered mortgage<\/a> to people who wanted to invest in Mexico. However, the downturn in America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s real estate market created a financial crisis that forced most of these optimistic companies to shut down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Private Loan Mortgage<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tulumbeach.jpg\" alt=\"5 Reasons to Invest in Tulum\" width=\"1400\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tulumbeach.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tulumbeach-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tulumbeach-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tulumbeach-1024x497.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are still a few mortgage companies that accept applications for Mexico property. If this is an avenue you want to consider, you will find that they have very specific qualifications. These profesional loan brokers find private investors who require larger deposits (or down payments), strong financial stability, and an impeccable credit history. You will also have to expect a higher interest rate depending on the property\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s details. But what comes with potentially high risks, brings both the lender and client higher returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Throughout the years when purchasing real estate in Mexico, 99% of the acquisitions were cash deals. There are ways to continue this tradition by bringing American dollars to the sales table. If there is a will, there is a way. In most cases, North American citizens can leverage a multitude of assets they own in their home country. Bringing cash to the sales table holds a lot of power and practically guarantees you the best deal. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mortgage with Cash<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-147504.jpeg\" alt=\"Riviera Maya Investors\" width=\"4928\" height=\"3280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-147504.jpeg 4928w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-147504-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-147504-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-147504-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4928px) 100vw, 4928px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The following suggestions will explain in simple terms how to mortgage your way to having cash in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">To finance all or part of your Mexico investment, consult your local banker and see if they offer foreign mortgages and how to qualify.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"> If you own property in your home country, find out how much of it can be leveraged without suggestively going over 50% of its equity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you own your home outright (mortgage free) and want to purchase a second, vacation, or investment home, think about refinancing or applying for a Home Equality Line of Credit (HELOC). Take the cash equity out and put it towards your new adventure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are planning to relocate to Mexico and establish residency, think about doing a bridge loan for your new foreign purchase. At least until your stateside home sells. Or, you can apply for a private loan mortgage if you gain citizenship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Talk to your financial advisor and find out if their brokerage firm offers short- or long-term mortgages using your retirement funds or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/ira-retirement-investment-in-mexico\/?art=blIRA_100119&amp;web=blog\">self-directed IRA account(s)<\/a> as security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The above suggestions can give you multiple directions that could allow you to move forward with your goal. If you plan to spend at least six or more months in Mexico, it would be worth the effort looking into a national or international mortgage. However, paying cash is obviously the easiest and most effective way to purchase real estate in a foreign country. No matter how you decide to find a mortgage or source of funding for your new home, once you purchase your property you will be on your way to fulfilling your dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Make Your Dream Come True<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re ready to purchase a paradise home, contact one of professional Buyer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Representatives who will be able to walk you through the process. They will also be able to hand-pick the perfect properties for you to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">And remember, at Top Mexico Real Estate\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6we make it happen!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/real-estate-books\/kit\/11-the-purchasing-process\/?art=blbb_101119&amp;web=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/banners-kits2.jpg\" alt=\"TMRE Kit - The Purchasing Process\" width=\"635\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/banners-kits2.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/banners-kits2-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/banners-kits2-630x150.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People purchase real estate in Mexico all the time and for many reasons. These include great weather, fabulous beaches, and the lower cost of living. They could be looking to buy a second, vacation, retirement or investment home &#8211; or a combination of any of these. 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